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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,267.22, 25,896.96 and 6,737.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,267.22, 25,896.96 and 6,737.52 is: 10,104.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,267.22 : 25,896.96 = 6,737.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,267.22/25,896.96 = 6,737.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,267.22x = 25,896.96 × 6,737.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,267.22x = 174,481,285.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,481,285.94/17,267.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,104.77

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